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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP70
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Pentax VS20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 18 months after the VS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP60 VS20 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Fujifilm XP60

 VS20 Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax VS20

 Fujifilm XP60 VS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP60 versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the VS20.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and VS20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP60 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Pentax VS20
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography details
Pentax VS20 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography details
Pentax VS20 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (235g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Pentax VS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Pentax Optio VS20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $106